Governor Cuomo’s Reef Building Initiative
New York’s saltwater anglers, and the recreational fishing industry as a whole, have been clamoring for some good news for what seems like a very long time.
Features
Jersey Muskies: Moon Phases and Electronic Sounds
If battling trophy musky has been on your bucket list, you won’t have to travel far this year to scratch out a trophy.
Nighttime Stripers: Live Eeling Done Right
Few techniques are more effective on big stripers than drifting a live eel over fish-holding structure in the dark of night.
2018 Fishing Kayak Buyer’s Guide
A look at more than a dozen of the latest and greatest fishing kayaks on the market today.
Bucktailing for Fluke: Understanding Color
Pay a visit to any tackle shop and the range of colors on the bucktail rack is likely to rival that of the cosmetics counter at Macys.
Western Sound: Baiting for Stripers
An abundance of structure and forage combine to provide solid early season bass action in the western reaches of Long Island Sound.
Porgies & More: Peconic Bay’s May Spring Mixer
Open boat anglers look east to cash in on a potpourri of inshore species during the fifth month.
Spring Surf: First Run Blues
As much as surf anglers love catching striped bass, we all look forward to the arrival of big blues in late April or early May.
Great South Bay: Grand Slam Fishing
May is prime time to hit a four-bagger inside the friendly confines of Great South Bay.
Mojo Trolling: Adapting Your Striper Spread
The Mid-Atlantic MOJO gains new converts in the Northeast for its simplicity and effectiveness.
More In This Issue
The Ones That Leave You Wondering
Tales of the one that got away are rampant in fishing circles. Fish long enough and you’re going to lose one.
The Greenlawns
Along the west side of Shelter Island in Peconic Bay is a landmark and fishing hotspot known as the Greenlawns.
St. Croix Legend Tournament Inshore
If you’re in the market for a hot new American-made rod this season you might want to check out the award-winning St. Croix Legend Tournament Inshore (LTI) Series for saltwater spinning and casting.
Daiwa Saltiga Bay Jigging Reel
Light tackle spinning reels are all the rage with saltwater fishermen.
Flounder Quiche
Flounder bag limits may not be much these days, but you won’t need a lot of meat to make this tasty and satisfying dish.